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Interview with Linda Burnett, knowmore legal service

In each issue of the Devil\’s Advocate, FCRC shines the spotlight on one of our members. This month, Linda Burnett, financial counsellor for knowmore legal service, explains her unique role working with survivors of institutional child sexual abuse, as part of the National Redress Scheme. Linda also talks about the life-changing moment when she discovered financial counselling.
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FCRC 2019 Conference highlights

The FCRC Conference this year took place in idyllic Ballarat. The theme for our conference was \”Expanding Horizons\” which led to a number of robust discussions and cross-sector collaborations that shaped our program over the three-days. We\’ve brought together the highlights of the event in this recap.
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Interview with Leanne Khan, SSRV

In each issue of the Devil\’s Advocate, FCRC shines the spotlight on one of our members. This month, Leanne Khan, financial counsellor with SSRV, talks about the benefits of integrated service models. She also reflects on her steep learning curve when starting financial counselling, and the synergy of community development and social justice within the role.
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EO\’s report – October 2019

In alternating issues of the Devil\’s Advocate, the FCRC Executive Officer contributes a message to the sector. This month, Sandy Ross debriefs on the outcomes of FCRC\’s recent AGM.
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Chair\’s report – September 2019

In alternating issues of the Devil\’s Advocate, the FCRC Chairperson contributes a message to the sector. This month, Julie Barrow shares a heartfelt farewell in her last contribution as Board Chair, after four years in the role.
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An Update on the Integrated Services Project between FCRC and SSRV

We are very excited to announce that Social Security Rights Victoria (SSRV) have secured a second year of funding for the Integrated Services Project, a partnership project between SSRV and FCRC. This project was launched in late 2018 at the FCRC Conference. Its aim is to explore integrated service between financial counsellors and social security law experts, with a vision of improving client outcomes by bringing the work of these two sectors closer together.
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Interview with Kylie McLoughlin, Anglicare

In each issue of the Devil\’s Advocate, FCRC shines the spotlight on one of our members. This month, Kylie McLoughlin, Family Violence Financial Counsellor at Anglicare in Box Hill describes her recent experience in Canberra as part of the campaign to reform payday lending practices.
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EO\’s report – August 2019

In alternating issues of the Devil\’s Advocate, the FCRC Executive Officer contributes a message to the sector. This month, Sandy Ross acknowledges the valuable work of the Constitution Review Committee of the FCRC Board. After a lengthy review process, a draft new constitution has now been released for further consultation with members. Sandy also reflects on the new opportunities for a stronger relationship between the financial counselling sector and State Trustees.
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Interview with Jo Parkin, Uniting ReGen

In each issue of the Devil\’s Advocate, FCRC shines the spotlight on one of our members. This month, Jo Parkin, from Uniting ReGen, describes her years of experience working in the homelessness service sector before transitioning to financial counselling. Jo also shares the unique nature of her role and the incredible client outcomes that make it all worthwhile.
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Chair\’s report – July 2019

In alternating issues of the Devil\’s Advocate, the FCRC Chairperson contributes a message to the sector. This month, Julie Barrow reflects on recent changes that can both benefit and impact the people we work with.
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